Best 6 Sheet Pan Chicken With Squash Fennel And Sesame Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our sheet pan chicken with squash, fennel, and sesame dish, where succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and aromatic sesame come together on a single pan. This vibrant recipe is a symphony of flavors and colors that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's embark on a cooking adventure where convenience meets culinary excellence.

Our second recipe introduces a delightful combination of roasted harissa chicken with sweet potatoes and chickpeas, a harmonious blend of spices, hearty vegetables, and tender chicken. The harissa paste adds a vibrant kick to the dish, making it a perfect balance of heat and flavor.

For those who prefer a lighter meal, our sheet pan cod with fennel, orange, and olives recipe is a refreshing delight. Delicate cod fillets are enveloped in a fragrant citrus and olive marinade, while fennel and oranges add a zesty touch. This dish is a symphony of Mediterranean flavors that will transport your senses to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean.

And finally, our sheet pan shrimp scampi with asparagus and tomatoes recipe brings the coastal charm to your kitchen. Plump shrimp, succulent asparagus, and juicy tomatoes are tossed in a luscious scampi sauce, creating a tantalizing seafood extravaganza. The burst of flavors and textures in this dish will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHEET-PAN CUMIN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SQUASH, FENNEL, AND GRAPES



Sheet-Pan Cumin Chicken Thighs with Squash, Fennel, and Grapes image

Cumin-rubbed chicken juices season sweet roasted grapes, fennel, and squash in this simple yet flavorful one-pan dinner.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Mint     Fennel     Squash     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sheet-Pan Dinner     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 acorn or delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/4" half moons
1 fennel bulb (about 1/2 pound), cut in half lengthwise, sliced into 1/4" wedges with core intact
1/2 pound seedless red grapes (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
Special equipment:
An 18x13" rimmed baking sheet

Steps:

  • Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Mix brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Toss squash, fennel, and grapes with oil and half of spice mixture on rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
  • Rub chicken thighs with remaining spice mixture and arrange, skin side up, on top of fruit and vegetables. Roast until skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken registers 165°F, about 35 minutes; if chicken skin or vegetables start to burn, move pan to a lower rack to finish cooking.
  • Divide chicken, fruit, and vegetables among 4 plates and top with mint.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH, FENNEL AND SESAME



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This recipe, created with the convenience of sheet pans in mind, has an effortless charm. Crisp-skinned chicken thighs and caramelized butternut squash get smokiness from chipotle and nuttiness from sesame seeds. The sweet flavors of the fennel and squash play off each other, while a generous sprinkling of lime juice adds a hit of acid for contrast. Feel free to swap butternut squash with your favorite fall squash. You can peel it before you cook, but you can also leave the skin on. Once roasted until tender, it'll release the squash easily when you eat it.

Provided by Nik Sharma

Categories     weekday, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large butternut squash, scrubbed (about 3 pounds)
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 thighs)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice plus 1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
Fine sea salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Trim and discard the ends of the squash, and halve the squash lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the seeds and pulp, then slice 3/4-inch thick. Place slices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with clean paper towels and add them to the squash.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, coriander, sesame, fennel and chipotle. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and squash. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread the squash in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the squash and roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and the skin of the chicken and the squash turns golden brown, at least 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken and squash to a serving dish. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH APPLE, FENNEL AND ONION



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Chicken thighs are roasted with classic fall ingredients for a quick, flavorful sheet-pan supper. The toasted fennel seeds subtly amplify the anise flavor of the roasted fennel and play nicely with the apples and onions. Look for an apple on the tart side as it will naturally sweeten as it cooks in the oven. If you want to use bone-in chicken breasts you can, just make sure to cut the cooking time by a few minutes so they don't dry out. Serve with a bright, bitter green salad flecked with blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium fennel bulb, tough outer leaves removed, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 tart apple, such as Mutsu (Crispin) or Granny Smith, halved, cored and cut into 8 wedges
4 sprigs rosemary
Flaky salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a small skillet, toast the fennel seeds over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pound into a coarse powder with a mortar and pestle or, alternatively, roughly chop. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the fennel seeds and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Place the onion, fennel and apple slices on the sheet pan. Toss with the remaining olive oil and season well with salt. Spread in an even layer. Add the chicken skin side up on top of the vegetables and lay the rosemary (distributing evenly) on top of the chicken. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the onions, fennel and apples are softened and have begun to caramelize at the edge of the pan.
  • Turn the oven to broil and move the oven rack to sit right below it. Remove and discard the rosemary sprigs and broil the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin of the chicken is crispy and golden. Season with flaky salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 564, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 705 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES AND FENNEL



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This easy, sheet-pan dinner sings thanks to its zingy vinaigrette of sharp pecorino, warming cracked pepper and bright lemon - which you'll want to slather on everything. These flavors really get a chance to shine drizzled on top of roast chicken and seasonal vegetables. Don't be afraid to substitute the sweet potatoes and fennel with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Serve the dish with a handful of leafy greens and a generous amount of the vinaigrette.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 10 to 12 ounces each)
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 small fennel bulb, cut into 1-inch wedges, fronds chopped and reserved
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 lemon, zested, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup crumbled or grated pecorino cheese
1/4 cup parsley, leaves and tender stems
4 cups leafy greens, such as baby spinach or torn kale (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and arrange on a large rimmed baking sheet, skin-side up.
  • In the same bowl, toss potatoes and fennel with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and arrange in an even layer around the chicken.
  • Roast until chicken and potatoes are a deep golden brown and fennel is starting to caramelize at the edges, about 35 to 45 minutes.
  • As chicken cooks, combine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, mustard, garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream and stir in pecorino. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest. Toss the fennel fronds and parsley with the roasted vegetables.
  • To serve, cut the chicken off the bone and slice. Divide chicken and vegetables among plates. Serve with a handful of leafy greens if you like, and spoon the pecorino vinaigrette over everything.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 983, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 65 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 78 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1179 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH AND DATES



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This weeknight sheet-pan dinner combines chicken with simple ingredients that hit a number of notes, all salty, sweet, tangy and rich. The juicy Medjool dates caramelize as they cook, while the chickpeas become extra toasty and nutty. Their textures complement the velvety roasted squash and meaty chicken. A lemony olive-caper relish with fresh parsley, bolstered by pan juices, brightens and balances. Chop up leftovers and repurpose them in a rice salad with crumbled feta or grated Parmesan for extra tang. Or, for a fantastic vegetarian side dish or warm salad, you could make this recipe without the chicken.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds delicata squash (about 2 large squash), scrubbed, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken legs (about 3 pounds)
4 ounces pitted large Medjool dates (about 6), quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup pitted green olives (about 2 ounces), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers, plus 2 tablespoons caper brine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine squash and chickpeas with 3 tablespoons oil; season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread in an even layer. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and arrange on top, skin-side up. Roast for 20 minutes, then stir in dates, and roast until squash is golden and chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.
  • While the mixture roasts, in a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup oil with the olives, parsley, capers and caper brine, and lemon juice. Season the olive relish with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • Divide the roasted chicken, squash, dates and chickpeas among plates. Stir any pan juices into the relish, then spoon the relish on top of each serving. Serve with lemon wedges.

SHEET-PAN GOCHUJANG CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Gochujang, a Korean fermented chile paste, enlivens a straightforward dinner of roast chicken and vegetables with a salty, spicy and umami-rich layer of flavor. Freshly grated ginger, sliced scallions and quick-pickled radishes elevate the flavor even further. This recipe calls for a wintry mix of squash and turnips, but equal amounts of root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and beets, or lighter vegetables like cauliflower, brussels sprouts or broccoli will work well too.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, one pot, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
3 tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed or canola, plus more for drizzling
2 pounds squash, such as butternut, acorn or delicata, unpeeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 5 loose cups)
1 pound turnips, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 loose cups)
10 scallions, ends trimmed, green and white parts separated, but not chopped
Kosher salt
2 1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks or breasts, patted dry
1 bunch radishes (about 10 ounces), trimmed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
Steamed rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine the gochujang, soy sauce, ginger and 3 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl or resealable bag. Add the squash, turnips and scallion whites, toss to coat with glaze, or seal bag and shake to coat. Lightly season with salt and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Season the chicken with salt and toss to coat in whatever is left of the glaze in the bowl or bag. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up between the vegetables on the sheet.
  • Roast until vegetables are tender, chicken is cooked through and the skin crispy and browned in spots, about 40 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, thinly slice the scallion greens. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, cut the radishes into thin rounds. In a small bowl, toss the sliced scallion greens and radishes with the rice vinegar and sesame oil, if using. Season to taste with salt and set aside to lightly pickle.
  • Top the roast chicken and vegetables with the quick-pickled scallion-radish mix and transfer to serving plates. Serve with steamed rice, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe is a great way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the vegetables in a little olive oil. This will help them roast and brown nicely.
  • Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature. This will help them caramelize and get crispy.
  • Flip the vegetables halfway through roasting. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately. They are best when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

This sheet pan chicken with squash, fennel, and sesame is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are roasted and flavorful, and the sesame sauce is a delicious addition. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.

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